Postcode SA5 9BD is located in an urban city, within the Mynydd-bach ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Mynydd-bach area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mynydd-bach is £39,324 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 2.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Knoyle Park.
Mynydd-bach has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,021 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Mynydd-bach has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mynydd-bach is £39,324 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA5 9BD.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Knoyle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Knoyle Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Mynydd-bach area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £250,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £182,000 | £203 |
| Terraced | 18 | £134,000 | £149 |
| Flats | 1 | £103,000 | £174 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152,000 | £115,000 | £83,500 |
| 2017 | £152,250 | £122,000 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £179,975 | £128,000 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £132,500 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £165,000 | £137,500 | £104,500 |
| 2021 | £182,500 | £152,000 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £169,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £242,500 | £159,500 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £260,000 | £174,000 | £129,000 |
| 2025 | £240,000 | £184,500 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £262,500 | £171,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165 | £133 | £102 |
| 2017 | £154 | £120 | £109 |
| 2018 | £165 | £129 | £106 |
| 2019 | £160 | £146 | £106 |
| 2020 | £172 | £144 | £115 |
| 2021 | £187 | £160 | £135 |
| 2022 | £199 | £180 | £152 |
| 2023 | £202 | £198 | £137 |
| 2024 | £233 | £197 | £154 |
| 2025 | £259 | £211 | £161 |
| 2026 | — | £190 | £134 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA5 9BD.
In the SA5 9BD postcode area, located within Mynydd-bach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA5 9BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Llangyfelach Rd, Tre-boeth, Swansea SA5 9AU, Swansea, SA5 9AU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Family Shopper | Carno Place, Swansea, SA6 7NX | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, SA5 9EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Elected local representatives for SA5 9BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jess Pritchard
Mynydd-bach - Elected 5 May 2022
Mike Lewis
Mynydd-bach - Elected 5 May 2022
Sam Pritchard
Mynydd-bach - Elected 5 May 2022
Torsten Bell
Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA5 9BD records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SA5 9BD in Mynydd-bach is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to SA5 9BD, including Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw, Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn and Clase Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SA5 9BD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,021 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA5 9BD is Torsten Bell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jess Pritchard (Labour Party), Mike Lewis (Labour Party) and Sam Pritchard (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.